The First Widely Used Occurrence of the Buffer Overflow Attack

question 43

Multiple Choice

The first widely used occurrence of the buffer overflow attack was the _______.

• A)Code Red Worm
• B)Morris Internet Worm
• C)Sasser Worm
• D)Slammer Worm

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